The Fortunes of Africa: A 5000-Year History of Wealth, Greed, and Endeavor counting sticks and serenity

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She wants to believe he's innocent

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Hazel rashly decides to leave what's left of her city life behind and impulse buys a house in rural Pennsylvania sight unseen

The Fortunes of Africa: A 5000-Year History of Wealth, Greed, and Endeavor counting sticks and serenityAfrica has been coveted for its rich natural resources ever since the era of the Pharaohs. In past centuries, it was the lure of gold, ivory, and slaves that drew merchant adventurers and conquerors from afar. In modern times, the focus of attention is on oil, diamonds, and other rare earth minerals. In this vast and vivid panorama of history, Martin Meredith follows the fortunes of Africa over a period of 5,000 years. With compelling narrative, he